Latin Routes Travel Agent Academy Costa Rica 2026: 50 Travel Agents Announced
We are delighted to announce that 50 travel agents have been selected to join the Latin Routes Travel Agent Academy in Costa Rica this September. As our largest Academy to date, this flagship educational trip brings together a diverse mix of UK travel agencies to experience one of Latin America’s most exciting and rewarding destinations.
The Latin Routes Travel Agent Academy is designed to give agents first-hand insight into Costa Rica holidays, combining immersive travel experiences with expert knowledge and time spent with trusted local partners. It is a key part of our commitment to supporting the trade and building confidence in selling Latin America.
What The Costa Rica Academy Trip Includes
This carefully curated Costa Rica Academy trip has been designed to showcase the very best of the destination, offering agents a genuine understanding of the experiences available to their clients.
Across the journey, agents will travel through Costa Rica’s most iconic regions, including:
- Lush rainforest landscapes rich in wildlife
- National parks home to sloths,monkeysand tropical birdlife
- Volcanic regions with natural hot springs
- The laid-back Pacific coastline
Agents will also stay in a selection of handpicked accommodation, reflecting the quality and variety of Latin Routes’ product, while meeting local guides and partners who bring each region to life.
This hands-on approach ensures agents gain practical insight into travel times, logistics and the finer details that elevate a Costa Rica holiday from good to exceptional.
A Record Year For The Latin Routes Academy
Interest in the Costa Rica Academy 2026 has been stronger than ever, with applications received from across the UK travel industry.
Gaynor Atherton, Head of Trade Relations at Latin Routes, comments:
“Our Costa Rica Training Academy saw an incredible response, with almost 300 agents applying to take part. Narrowing this down to just 50 was no easy task and involved some very difficult decisions. Agents were selected based on the quality of their responses around how they would use the knowledge gained, how they plan to actively promote Costa Rica and the other destinations we feature, the type of business they currently do and have the potential to grow, as well as their engagement and presence across social media.""While it was tough knowing we couldn’t include everyone, especially many agents we greatly value, we’re confident we’ve brought together a fantastic group. This Academy is designed to build confidence and deepen destination knowledge, giving agents invaluable insight that will support them in promoting and selling Latin America to their clients.” The final selection represents a wide range of travel agencies, highlighting both the strength of our partnerships and the growing demand for Latin America expertise.
Participating Travel Agencies
Participating agencies include:
- Abbotts Travel
- Ace Travel
- Arrange My Escape
- Arundel Travel
- Aspire Travel
- Barrhead Travel
- C The World
- Conacu Voyages
- Designer Travel
- Destination
- Dragonfly Traveller
- Excelsior Holidays
- Flitch Travel
- Fred Olsen Travel
- Go Cruise & Travel
- Hays Travel
- Jupita Travel
- Keir Woodward Travel
- La Vida Travel
- Luxury Dream Holidays
- Millington Travel
- Murray Travel
- Not Just Travel
- Ocky White Travel
- Palm Trees Travel
- Perfect Getaways IOM
- Peter Goord Travel
- Premier Travel
- Prestbury Travel
- Preferred Travel
- Sam Smith Travel
- Savvi Travel
- Secret Paths
- Spear Travels
- The Good Travel Company
- The Luxury Travel Boutique
- The Travel Place
- The Travel Professionals
- Travel Circle
- Travel Club Elite
- Travel Four Seasons
- Travel Village Group
- Villair Travel
- Westway Travel
- Whites Travel
- Wine Travel Experts
- Your Holiday Booking
- The Travel Place
Recognising Standout Achievements
Among the selected agents are four who secured their place through key industry initiatives, including the Travel Weekly competition, Travel Gossip competition, the PEAKS incentive and a prize awarded at our OXO Tower Restaurant event in November 2025.
These initiatives form an important part of how we engage and reward our trade partners, offering valuable opportunities to experience Latin America first hand.
Why The Latin Routes Travel Agent Academy Matters
The Latin Routes Travel Agent Academy goes beyond a traditional familiarisation trip, it is a training trip. It is designed to equip agents with the knowledge, confidence and inspiration needed to create exceptional Latin America holidays.
By experiencing the destination first hand, agents are better placed to tailor trips to their clients, understanding not just where to go, but how to bring each journey together seamlessly.
The Academy also strengthens relationships with our local partners, ensuring that every itinerary we create is backed by genuine expertise and trusted connections on the ground.
Discover More About The Academy
To learn more about the Latin Routes Travel Agent Academy and how it supports travel agents in selling Latin America, visit: https://www.latinroutes.co.uk/academy/
